Supply Chain Business Analyst

Ferguson Enterprises - Newport News, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Newport News, VA

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Supply Chain Business Analyst will support the Logistics department at Ferguson by collecting and analyzing data to provide insights that drive critical business decisions. This hybrid role involves working both in the office and remotely, focusing on logistics execution, data analysis, and project planning to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support in the execution of all areas of logistics including crafting reports, analyzing data, and planning ongoing projects.
• Perform in-depth & insightful analysis on final mile, parcel, LTL, and Truck Load.
• Ownership & responsibilities for various reporting, dashboards, metrics, and automation of processes.
• Effectively mine data from various Enterprise systems (e.g.: Trilogie, SQL Data Warehouse, Logility, Azure).
• Construct, develop, optimize, manipulate, and implement sophisticated SQL database queries.
• Design, build, deploy & maintain PowerBI solutions & dashboards.
• Find opportunities to use PowerAutomate and explore PowerApps.
• Provide analytical & creative problem-solving support for projects such as parcel contracts and LTL RFPs.
• Deep analysis of LTL and Parcel Freight to better the customer's experience.
• Merging financials with activity performance to drive productivity for Ferguson.
• Maintain collaborative & cross-functional working relationships with business leaders and peers across various departments.
• Serve as subject matter expert to business leaders, helping them to solve problems, draw conclusions, plan for the future & drive critical business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1-5 years' experience (including internship) in supply chain or analytics.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to collect, organize, and analyze large datasets with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Able to work independently as well as in a highly collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts as well as analytical methodologies.
• Robust knowledge of and experience with business intelligence tools such as PowerBI or Tableau.
• Skilled and experienced in using technologies to mine and/or analyze data (e.g.: Excel, SQL, Azure…).

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience working in a branch or distribution center is a plus, but not required.
• Business insight & a good understanding of supply chain processes (i.e.: warehouse management, domestic logistics, final mile, freight pay).
• Project management experience is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Mental health coverage
• Gender affirming and family building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Associate discounts
• Community involvement opportunities